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APRIL 2021 ISSUE

UNIZULU EARMARKS THE OPENING OF A CAMPUS IN ULUNDI Tribute for King kaBhekuzulu

Recapping on our triumphs in recent months HUMAN RIGHTS in the 21st century CONTENTS E PAGE 03 PAGE 04-05 EDITOR’S FOREWARD TRIBUTE FOR KING GOODWILL Gcina Nhleko, Director: ZWELITHINI KABHEKUZULU Communications and Marketing PAGE 06 PAGE 07 KING ZWELITHINI UNIZULU EARMARKS THE KABHEKUZULU: OPENING OF A CAMPUS His Legacy Will Live Forever IN ULUNDI PAGE 08 PAGE 09 MEET THE NEW DEAN OF NEW MUSIC PROFESSOR THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION STARTING TENURE ON TRAJECTORY HIGH NOTE PAGE 10 PAGE 11 UNIZULU WELCOMES NEW UNIZULU WELCOMES ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN DIRECTOR OF QUALITY CREATIVE ARTS ASSURANCE PAGE 12-13 PAGE 14 WHY THE PAST 12 MONTHS ANOTHER TRIUMPH HAVE BEEN A GREAT PERIOD FOR FOR UNIZULU UNIZULU PAGE 15 PAGE 16 TEACHING AND LEARNING IN TWO CELEBRATIONS FOR COVID-19 TIMES HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT PAGE 17 HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

ONGOY Editorial Team: Gcina Nhleko, Naledi Hlefane, Precious Shamase and Samkele Sokhela, Designer: Camille Greyling ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE 2 | EDITOR’S FOREWORD E Time flies! It has been over a year quality education still stands. This is a great ago when the whole world was vision, one that is important for and the continent. Our offering is to advance plunged into a national state of this vision. I am certain that you will care for yourself, study smart and hard, accept the disaster and uncertainty. COVID-19 workload of your studies, ask for help when disrupted our way of being, thinking you need it, make your voice heard, and grow into the kind of person you want to be and help and doing. Tragically, we have make this institution the kind of place you want lost a number of colleagues and it to be. Ultimately, create lifelong relations students as a result of COVID-19 or which you will you will sustain for the future. COVID-19 complications. We congratulate all new employees who joined the university in 2021. In honour of these colleagues and . We herald the students, and the members of our Kumnandi Ongoye community who have been adversely appointment of the Dean: Faculty of impacted by the pandemic, and to Education, Professor Sithabile Ntombela acknowledge those who have worked tirelessly despite these significant as a positive step as it showcases the challenges we can play our part by University’s commitment in appointing complying with set health rules in order female leaders in strategic positions for to curb this virus. We will always remember them as members of this the advancement of the institution. community until their lives were cut We are excited about plans which are in the abruptly. MABAPHUMULE NGOKUTHULA. pipeline to open a Campus in Ulundi –City of Heritage as this ensure that as the University As we accept the new cohort of 2021 first-year of Zululand we have major footprints in the students we are excited. Our vision to be a legacy places of our province. Read on and be leading comprehensive university producing inspired!

Gcina Nhleko Director: Communications and Marketing ONGOY 3 ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE | Tribute for King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu

THE MOURNS THE SUDDEN PASSING OF KING GOODWILL ZWELITHINI KABHEKUZULU.

The University has twice conferred honorary doctoral degrees on the King as a fitting affirmation of His Royal Majesty’s sterling roles as a nation builder‚ wise leader, philanthropist and visionary leader who invested in changing people‚ institutions‚ South Africa and Africa at large.

May the Horn now paw the air howling goodbye drastically. Yes, may the wounded silence touch the air with The custodian of Zulu customs and traditions now our tears. sleeps. May the Horn, solemn, and its throat filled with Our African Prometheus, who gave his people the our sadness torch of wisdom, Shake the air, poke time and the sky from the Vision and staunch god-like work for his own has great hill, now retired to silence. With a sombre shrill – King Goodwill Zwelithini And the dark cloud is now upon us, for our light kaBhekuzulu is no more. bearer now fold his arms Tell time to stand still if he or she wants to From the works of this world. We could not care less for motion – Weep not Africa, for the King has not really died, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, the Great For his great works have made him immortal; his Zulu King is gone. contribution May the curtain of the sky open wide To society will stick on the shelves of time to May the Great Beyond prepare his palace – for a forever. King is in passage – Oh mother earth, comfort us, cradle us as we we weep; we grieve – he must take his place battle to accept. among But King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu looks The great illustrious African kings and queens and upon us, from the blessed shores ancestors. Of the great, the land of our ancestors – he lives The eagle of time and the mystery of life has in Us! robbed us greatly! And his name says to us to unite, for he was a And so we weep, and so we stand stupefied – man who tears pouring upon Toiled for the unity of his people – oh Great Rhino Your name, son of Bhekuzulu kaSolomon… we hear you even now. King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu is no more! Go tell it around the world that the King is on a So, tell everyone, across all the Great Rivers of journey. our Africa, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, the Great That the Great Rhino is on a journey to the land uBhejane whose horn of wisdom unseen. Was ever pointed – his wisdom still breathes Cast your voice onto the air, and let it be known among us. that South Africa is mourning today His rhythm has always made the social and The great African son’s day is done. leadership isiqiwi Do not forget to begin at the Rift Valley, and let A place of great reformation, transformation and your call innovation. Glide, in its mournful mood, upon the back of the And now Inkonyane kaNdaba, ongangezwe lakhe Nile; is no more. Speak to the pyramids too, the first failed ones He leaves us all weeping and feeling orphaned and the great ones that stand Who will guide us now? Tall and ever great, like Pillars of Times – the The African sun is stunned; we are stupefied – Pyramids know King Goodwill Zwelithini Bhekuzulu is no more. The power and prowess of our Kings and Queens What is the nation saying now? – so, tell them then, Do we let the standard of leadership that the That our Great King is now sleeping forever from King left go into oblivion? this earth, Do we let the customs of the people fade and And never to return to the world of the living, the become irrelevant? way we saw and knew him. Do we fall into a limbo and forget the King’s great King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu kaSolomon works? is no more. We must stand up now and band together The Great Rhino that wrestled against social ills And raise the banner of Africa coming into is gone. greatness The Warrior King whose pointed spear-like vision Higher saw him We must remember King Goodwill Zwelithini Banish the wild-fire of HIV/AIDS and cut it kaBhekuzulu now.

ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE 4 | Tribute for King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu

We must ask ourselves – What would the King A great star is our sky. have us do? And he will guard us if we keep him and his great We must be aware that like many kings and contributions queens, his spirit lives. Alive in our minds, through and beyond time – His unseen presence is watching us – we must live long King Zwelithini Goodwill kaBhekuzulu! honour the King now. Live on in our sighs over your great and god-like The great uBhejane is gone; the King is on a work whose fruits we now enjoy – You have given journey. us all your heart, you have played your part, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu Excellently and powerfully. usekhotheme… Live on and long in our hearts, for we love now Call everyone from the highways and hidden ever more, like you are a dream. corners of the world Yes, to keep your legacy alive is our dream of the Call them home to join us as our faces are future. That we live now downcast In our pride and love for who you have been to the Call everyone, to come and see us, African African people – visionary. children, We celebrate you now, as we will always. The children of Azania, sons and daughters of We love you now; your memory has begun to Abenguni flower in our minds We are becoming orphaned bit-by-bit – our father Oh how great you are and you will forever be, has taken Great Son of Africa. His last sleep, and he follows many of our kings King Zwelithini Goodwill, kaBhekuzulu kaSolomon, and queens take your place To the place where no one ever returns from – his Among the great Africa stars that shine forever in journey has begun. our sky. Come and see oh world, a great tree, a significant Take your place beside King Shaka - iLembe, King embalmer , King Sekhukhune, Of African wisdom has fallen. King Faku, and many others, even those from The great post of African knowledge and power across the continent. has toppled over. King Zwelithini Goodwill kaBhekuzulu, rest now, There is wailing across the land. great Son of Africa. Even the dogs are whimpering. But his not wasted, the great social worker, an The rivers are still. alchemist of African greatness. The ocean has taken a solemn sombre lull. We celebrate you today, we doff our hats to you, Son of BhekuZulu kaSolomon has left us – and we Great Rhino! weep. Loyal Royal Spear of the Zulu nation. The custodian of African custom and traditions Oh sleep now, journey well… and Sleep, O’ sleep well now, sleep well you our Pride is now sleeping. beloved eagle of the Mind! The Royal Shield, the wise Zulu Spear of Wisdom ALWEHLANGA OLINGEHLIYO HLANGA has left us. LOMHLABATHI The warrior King ukhotheme manje. uMdlokombane, uBhejane phuma esiqiwini - Professor Mogomme Masoga, Inkonyane ka Ndaba Dean: Faculty of Arts Ongangezwe lakhe… the great One of our Kings is no more. African child, children of the formidable Abenguni, weep not now. Your father is not really gone – for great kings never really die. They only sleep, and now he is sleeping, he is going to join his fathers, And wonderful mothers. Yes, great Kings like Zwelithini Goodwill kaBhekuzulu, the African stars of leadership Do not die. They multiply through our difficulties, our troubles, Our memories and our holding forth of their names, which carry our histories. Weep not then, Africa, the king is now a great invisible lion,

5 ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE | King Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu: His Legacy Will Live Forever

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) is engulfed by a deep sense of sorrow following the sudden passing of His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu.

A highly revered and socially responsible member of society, His Majesty has been conferred with honorary degrees by the university twice, in 1994 and 2018.

Since his crowning on 3 December 1971, the king has displayed exemplary leadership skills which shone through in the fulfilment of his royal duties and his philanthropic work. Some of his notable achievements include his decision to institutionalise the custom of preserving virginity among Zulu maidens by ensuring that an annual event is celebrated by those maidens who adhere strictly to sexual abstention and thus remain virgins until they are married. In King Goodwill Zwelithini receiving his first honorary graduation at 2009, he reintroduced the custom of male circumcision among the University of Zululand in 1994. Zulu males. Through the King Goodwill Foundation, the king was a champion in the fight against HIV/AIDS, promoted educational initiatives and initiated community development and anti-poverty projects. During His Majesty’s 2018 graduation ceremony, wherein he was conferred with the Honorary Doctorate in Social Work (honoris causa), UNIZULU Vice-Chancellor Professor Xoliswa Mtose said:

“UNIZULU acknowledges that the conferment of this honorary degree is a fitting affirmation for His Royal Majesty’s sterling role and immense contribution as a nation builder‚ a philanthropist, a visionary and intuitive leader with deep- rooted values and a wise king investing his wisdom in changing people‚ institutions‚ South Africa and Africa.”

King Goodwill Zwelithini during his The university extends its heartfelt condolences to the royal family second honorary graduation at the and the Zulu nation at large. University of Zululand in 2018. - Naledi Hlefane

ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE 6 | King Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu: UNIZULU EARMARKS THE OPENING His Legacy Will Live Forever OF A CAMPUS IN ULUNDI

The University of Zululand was adequately supported and resourced to carry and roadmap for the enactment of out their mandate. invited to give a presentation the new Ulundi Campus. The University of Zululand gave a detailed Further, the University aims to develop on the Development of Ulundi presentation on the planning work that has a hybrid of a smart base technology- Campus. This happened when already been done in ensuring that this vision is realised. The new campus establishment will driven teaching and learning institution the Minister of Higher Education, be for the purposes of relocating part or all of at Ulundi which will complement the Science and Technology, Dr the Faculty of Education and its complement existing modalities of learning. UNIZULU of staff and students. The estimated number of development vision is underpinned by Bonginkosi “Blade” Nzimande was persons to be accommodated for work, study conducting the ministerial oversight and living is estimated at 500 staff members a strong integration of ICT and physical and about 5000 students. The University is infrastructure plans. visit to Zululand District Municipality working hand-in-hand with the Department for District Development Model of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and Mr Thabani Mncwango, KwaZulu-Natal Public Works who will assist Executive Director: Infrastructure Programme at Prince Mangosuthu with the land assembly process and are in Buthelezi Airport, Ulundi on the support of the proposal to develop land and is at the forefront of this project acquisition agreement. 13th April 2021. and is coordinating a technical The Spatial Development team which will comprise of The District Development Model affords Framework process will unlock UNIZULU team members who government to have an integrated planning mechanism using institutionalised, integrated, funding commitments from DHET will be supported by the DHET district-based, development approach aimed which will help with fast-tracking the technical team and oversee to form at fast-tracking service delivery and ensuring that municipalities work together with development of a comprehensive a project team from inception until provincial and national government, and are feasibility and a solid master plan completion.

7 ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE | Meet the New Dean of the Faculty of Education trajectory

HSRC as a postdoctoral fellow then returned to UKZN. During her stay at UKZN she was a lecturer, senior lecturer, and academic leader (equivalent of deputy dean) of teaching and learning. Thereafter she joined UNISA’s College of Education as Associate Professor in Inclusive Education where she later served as Head of the Department. In 2020 she became the Director in the School of Educational Studies.

Prof Ntombela’s preferred area of research is diversity in education, particularly sites of exclusion like disabilities, language, and poverty. She explores these within the framework of inclusion and social justice. According to her, such research raises awareness about barriers to learning and participation imposed by lack of diversity awareness. Her new area of interest is children’s which focuses on researching places and spaces where children live and how these impact on their development.

Currently she is working on two papers. The first one is focused on how students with disabilities were further disadvantaged when universities were forced to close due to Covid-19 in March 2020. The second one looks at how media (all forms) tends to perpetuate the exclusion of people with disabilities in how they report disability related issues.

The University of Zululand On her roles and responsibilities, she said: One of the improvements that Prof Ntombela “My role includes, among other things, thinks the higher education sector needs is (UNIZULU) is delighted to announce steering the faculty towards the realisation providing more funding to support first-year the appointment of its alumna, of institutional strategic goals and facilitating students. Several studies have shown that the development of a healthy work culture to many first-year students are underprepared Professor Sithabile Ntombela enable faculty members and students to thrive for the demands of university and the Nee Mkhize, as Dean of the in their spaces. (It also entails) managing faculty provision of adequate support during the first- resources and maintaining relationships with year experience is critical if we are to reduce Faculty of Education. stakeholders.” the number of students who drop out, and She assumed her position on produce graduates who are critical thinkers, Expounding on what triggered her to venture innovative, confident and competent to enter 1 April 2021. into her field of profession, she said: “I have the world of work. always liked teaching. As a child, I often played the role of teacher when we played school Prof was born, raised and attended school Prof Ntombela holds a Bachelor of Arts but I was also inspired by Harold Melvin & in Umlazi Township. She is married to Prof and a University Education Diploma (UED) the Blue Notes’ song, ‘Wake Up Everybody’. Ntombela who works at Mancosa and they from UNIZULU; Bachelor of Education (Hns) Somewhere the song speaks to the role have 3 children. and Diploma in Special Education from teachers play in shaping the future and my the University of Natal (UN); M.Ed from the interest was ignited by these lyrics; ‘The world University of Manchester; and a PhD from won’t get no better if we just let it be’. As such, Prof Ntombela’s greatest trait is UKZN. in my teaching (direct or indirect), I strive to the ability to make a difference, make a difference in young people’s lives.” UNIZULU being her alma mater, Prof Ntombela no matter how small. She said her believes she has “come full circle” in her Prof Ntombela has vast experience that spans academic career and is excited to be returning over three decades. She worked as a high mantra is “In a world where you can to the institution that “holds a special place” school teacher and a special school principal be anything, be kind”. in her heart as this is where her academic before joining the University of Natal. After trajectory was propelled. obtaining her PhD in 2007, she went to the - Precious Shamase

ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE 8 | New Music Professor Starting Faculty of Education trajectory Tenure on High Note

research and (his) teaching and learning philosophy. Being associated with such an institution is an honour for me,” she said.

Among the avid teacher’s key objectives is contributing to the community engagement pillar of the institution through knowledge creation and knowledge production with both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as the local and national communities. According to her, it is important for the University to lead in growing a cohort of postgraduate students in the field of arts. To achieve this, it can begin with designing short- term arts programmes to increase enrolment numbers and expand the programmes to create access into arts education at universities.

Prof Fikelepi-Twani is unequivocally passionate about her field. This love for teaching dates back to when she was a teenage girl in Mdantsane township in East London, Eastern Cape. “I was bothered by the absence of black instrumentalists in the then South African Symphony Orchestras. I wanted to contribute in nurturing and developing talented individuals to their maximum enactment,” she said. Hare’s Eastern Cape Audio Visual Centre which The Creative Arts Department has Being an academic has thus inspired the is dedicated to the development of artists professor to read more, take heed of societal been joined by a seasoned music in the Eastern Cape and the maximisation of needs and conduct more research to their potential in music and film. Previously, professor and enthusiast who will generate new ideas, innovative and ground she worked in the music departments of breaking discoveries and experiments to new contribute towards programme , Nelson Mandela approaches and strategies to teaching and University and the as design, the development of learning. Her areas of research are music and a music lecturer, Acting Head of Department identities, music and politics and the latest programmes in the department and and Head of Department, respectively. interest is on gender biasness and African its research outputs. Being cognisant of the University of feminism/Motherism in music. Currently, she is Zululand’s (UNIZULU) role in producing working on two collaborations, one of which is a composition project with two other musicians Professor Zoliswa Fikelepi-Twani assumed some of the country’s music greats, Prof and the other a book chapter with a group of her position on 1 April 2021. She brings Fikelepi-Twani said she is excited for young and older women academics. with her vast knowledge and experience in the journey ahead. “The University has the arts discipline. She holds a Bachelor of Outside of work, the self-professed friendly produced the best music greats of the Music (BMus) degree and Higher Diploma in and motherly professor is a mother of Education (HDE) from , a country in a variety of musical genres, two daughters and a grandmother to four Master of Music (MMus) in Music Education starting with the legacy left by the first black grandchildren. She is a born again Christian from the , a Certificate in professor of music, Prof Khabi V. Mngoma whose motivation comes from her faith in Management Practice from Rhodes University God and inspiration from her mentors, peers, (who) helped establish the Department and a PhD in Music from the University of colleagues and friends. the Witwatersrand. Prior to her appointment, of Music and (was) a major promoter of she was the director at the University of Fort music education in South Africa through - Naledi Hlefane

9 ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE | MUSIC EXPERT JOINS Creative Arts DEPARTMENT

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) Additionally, he completed Grades 1 - 5 New Zealand, Mexico and the United (Theory of music – Trinity College of Music, has recently been joined by a tested London, all passed with distinction) as well as a States of America. Investigating academic, Professor Morakeng Practical Examination (Trumpet – Grade 3) from indigenous music of all South African the University of South Africa (UNISA) passed Edward Kenneth Lebaka, who with distinction. During his study for the Master cultures as co-project leader with assumed his dutiesin in the Creative of Arts degree, Prof Lebaka integrated music Prof Meki Nzewi, he travelled through and indigenous African religion in his thesis Arts Department in January 2021. ‘The Ritual use of Music in Indigenous African all the provinces in South Africa and religion: A Pedi Perspective’. He completed was exposed to a myriad of people a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a CAREER HIGHLIGHTS thesis on ‘Psalm-like Texts in African Culture: and kaleidoscope of thinking. Prof Lebaka is a recipient of numerous A Pedi Perspective’. The professor has also scholarships and awards. Over the years he received his second Doctor of Philosophy FAMILY has undertaken a number of research studies (PhD) degree in Music Education, Musicology On the home front, Prof Lebaka has four within and outside South Africa. He was & Ethnomusicology from the University of children (three girls & one boy). “Their granted a scholarship for three years (1995- Jyvȁskylȁ, Jyvȁskylȁ, in Finland, under the names are musical and they play different 1997) by the former homeland government mentorship of Prof Jukka Louhivuori (Promoter) instruments. The first born is Canzonetta, the of Lebowa, Northern Province Department and Dr Pekka Toivanen (Co-Promoter), second Rallentando, third Presto, the only son of Education, to study for a Bachelor of Arts distinguished experts in his field. with whom I am well pleased, and the fourth is degree with specialisation in Music Education Allegro,” he said. at the University of Pretoria. In 2001 he received RESEARCH a postgraduate study abroad bursary from the To unwind, the academic goes for walks, takes Prof Lebaka has vast research experience. University of Pretoria to pursue research at the a shower and drinks either coffee or tea. He He has published five books, twenty-seven University of Vienna in Austria and spent three also enjoys listening to either choral, classical academic and professional articles in months there. or gospel music and writing articles and reputable national and international peer- conference papers for possible publication. Similarly, he received an award in 2003 and reviewed journals as well as seven book spent three months at the Gurukul College chapters. His work has significantly influenced - Precious Shamase of Theology in Chennai (Madras), India. In the thinking about musical learning and 2012, he received a Postdoctoral Research pedagogy, particularly how the learning Fellowship grant from the University of practices of indigenous musical arts can Pretoria; from 2013 – 2015 he also received inform and change formal learning (e.g. music, another Postdoctoral Research Fellowship informal learning and the school, the cultural grant from the National Research Foundation transmission processes of traditional African (NRF) as well as a postdoctoral mobility grant music and dance). Although the Bapedi to pursue his research in Germany for eight culture remains his primary research base, his months, and from 1 September 2015 – 29 academic voice extends to different societies February 2016, he received a postdoctoral and various ramifications of African music. mobility grant to pursue his research in Utrecht University, the Netherlands for six months His research career has been under the mentorship of Prof Eric Ottenheijm. diverse in focus and influenced by He was sponsored by Europe and South Africa Partnership for Human Development prolific international figures and a (EUROSA). diversity of contacts. He has made ACADEMIC JOURNEY his mark internationally in the fields Prof Lebaka obtained his BA (Music), classical trumpet as principal instrument; BMus (Hons) of Music Education, choral music, with distinctions in Music Education and African musical arts and instrumental Ethnomusicology; BA (Hons), cum laude; Master of Arts (MA), cum laude and Doctor of music, especially Brass during Philosophy (PhD) degrees from the University studies and conferences in Finland, of Pretoria. He also has a Secondary Education Diploma (SED) and Secondary Education the Netherlands, Australia, Spain, Certificate (SEC) from Vista University, a Portugal, Germany, Brazil, Austria, Diploma Supplement (DS) – Music Education, Musicology & Ethnomusicology from the India, London, Russia, , University of Jyvȁskylȁ, Finland; and a Primary Teachers’ Certificate (PTC) from Dr C. N. , Poland, Turkey, Canada, Phatudi College of Education. Malawi, Sweden, Belgium, China,

ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE 10 | UNIZULU Welcomes Director of Quality Assurance Dr Senoelo Nkhase It is with great pleasure and pride that UNIZULU curriculum programmes of the Faculty of the announces the appointment of Dr Senoelo Natural Science and the Faculty of Engineering Nkhase, the incumbent Director: Quality and then later to lecturing at the Faculty of Assurance. Education of the same university.

Dr Nkhase reports directly to the Executive She has since served in a number of roles Director: Institutional Planning. Primarily, her within the higher education sector, including role is to lead and support all developments academic directorship in the private higher associated with the quality assurance of the education environment and then Education academic project with regard to the three core Consultant at the University of Pretoria. functions of the institution, namely teaching Her career further progressed to academic and learning, research and community planning and quality assurance, starting at the engagement. In particular, she is to lead and University of the Free State, ending up here at support the Programme Quality Mix (PQM) UNIZULU. developments in alignment to the institutional strategic plan and see to the development and Dr Nkhase does not hesitate to state that implementation of the quality management she means business. “My research interests system (QMS) and the monitoring of evolve with the deliberations of the strategic consistency in implementation thereof across plan and other priorities of the institution. the institution. I am currently exploring philosophies and strategic considerations of the different quality Outlining her short-term goal, Dr Nkhase assurance frameworks globally,” she said. said: “Our immediate short-term goal is to support the institution to update its quality When the director is not preoccupied with management system. We will start with the meeting the demands of the workplace, she development of the institutional quality enjoys being a mum to the four pieces of her assurance framework (QAF), which will clearly puzzle of joy. establish the strategic intent, approach and “I have two biological kids, a boy and a girl, actions of UNIZULU in quality guaranteeing and then I received an additional two through its academic project and ensuring that the alternative God designed ways,” she chuckled. academic project serves the higher education mandate as established.” To unwind after a long day at the office, she gives her maximum attention to her dog, Dr Nkhase boasts an impressive CV. She Sammy, who is a Border-Collie-German- holds a PhD in Education. In terms of her Shepherd mix. It is Sammy’s smarts, very little career, she has dedicated fifteen years of expectations, and the fact that he can easily her working life within the higher education receive affection that seem to have won Dr sector. She started her higher education Nkhase over. Juggling her attention between career in student academic development Sammy and channel 117 on DStv is the perfect at the University of Johannesburg in 2006. end to her day. She progressed to programme coordination and curriculum advisory of the extended Dr Senoelo Nkhase, - Precious Shamase Director: Quality Assurance.

11 ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE | Why the Past 12 Months Have Been a Great Period for UNIZULU

DONATIONS Large cellular network service provider MTN donated two fourth-industrial-revolution- influenced multimedia laboratories to the University in 2020.

Huawei, the fastest growing electronic company in the world, recently donated its smart boards to aid UNIZULU in its efforts to improve the quality of education in South Africa.

ABSA, together with Universities South Africa, CAPTION Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Dr Blade Nzimande, Member of UNIZULU Convocation Sizwe Zwane, Chairperson of Council donated laptops to non-funded students who Nomarashiya Caluza and Vice-Chancellor Professor Xoliswa Mtose during the launch of the engineering programmes. perform exceptionally in their academics. From reaching its 60th anniversary milestone in 2020 to forging international collaborations to receiving donations to launching two new programmes, the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) has displayed a unique ability to triumph during a time of massive trials. In case you missed some of this amazing news, here is a recap of some feats the institution has accomplished in the past 12 months.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS On 12 November 2020, in Umhlanga Rocks, CAPTION , UNIZULU signed a memorandum Malaysian University, Universiti Teknolgi MARA (UITM). of understanding with Russian institution Schelkovo Agrohim and nuclear energy EESIWC CONFERENCE company Rosatom. The MOU will empower Another notable achievement is the successful graduates with a specialised skillset that is launch of the Earth and Environmental Sciences relevant for the science, technology and International Webinar Conference, which was agricultural sectors. co-organised by UNIZULU’s Department of Hydrology and Chinese University, Chang’an The University later signed a memorandum University. The Deputy Minister of Human of agreement for student exchange, research, Settlements, Water and Sanitation, David conferences and exchange of enterprise with Mahlobo was a guest speaker. one of the biggest Universities in Malaysia, Universiti Teknolgi MARA (UITM).

CAPTION UNIZULU Financial Aid office members congratulating ABSA-USAF laptop recipients.

CAPTION UNIZULU Vice-Chancellor Xoliswa Mtose and Ryan CAPTION Collyer (representative from Rosatom Central and EESIWS International Webinar Conference Programme Southern Africa) during the signing of MOU Director, Professor Sipho Seepe.

ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE 12 | Why the Past 12 Months Why the Past 12 Months Have Been a Great Period for UNIZULU Have Been a Great Period for UNIZULU

NEW PROGRAMMES In the latter part of 2020, the University launched two engineering programmes, namely the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. Dr Blade Nzimande, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, was invited to deliver a guest speech during the event and to unveil the plaque at the Richards Bay Campus.

CAPTION Bachelor of Electrical Engineering programme launch at the Richards Bay Campus.

CAPTION UNIZULU Vice-Chancellor Professor Xoliswa Mtose during the launch of the new Engineering programmes.

GRADUATION UNIZULU was a true trailblazer in December 2020 when it effectively held weeklong hybrid graduation ceremonies, despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Needless to mention, Covid-19 precautions CAPTION Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering programme launch at were strictly adhered to during the ceremonies. Halala UNIZULU! the Richards Bay Campus. - Samkele Sokhela

13 ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE | Another Triumph

Nanoscience for UNIZULU Experts

WHILE 2020 WAS AN UNUSUAL YEAR the actual chapters commissioned. critical and comprehensive reviews of the THAT SLOWED DOWN PRODUCTIVITY IN There is a normal dropout rate of hottest topics in the field. We chose functional MANY SECTORS, IT PROVED FRUITFUL FOR nanomaterials for energy generation and PROFESSOR NEERISH REVAPRASADU, A (approximately) 33%. For the latest storage as our main theme for volume SENIOR PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT volume we only had a 15% dropout seven. This covered the latest trends in Li- OF CHEMISTRY, WHO SUCCESSFULLY ion batteries, perovskites and green water CO-EDITED THE SEVENTH VOLUME OF rate. Most of the authors kept to their splitting applications. These are currently hot THE SPECIALIST PERIODICAL REPORTS, topics in nanoscience. Other areas covered NANOSCIENCE. The book, available in both word,” he said. are general synthesis, green synthesis and print and electronic formats from several enzyme mimicking nanomaterials,” Prof institutional libraries, is published by the The academic has edited and co-edited Revaprasadu noted. prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry in volumes five to seven of the book series. He On who should invest in this book, the London, United Kingdom. After a yearlong has also contributed seven chapters to various professor counted researchers, postgraduate process of compiling the most relevant and volumes. He co-edited the latest volume with students and libraries with a keen interest in informative articles pertaining to functional Dr Malik Dilshad Khan, a colleague who is a contemporary research in nanoscience. nanomaterials for energy generation and postdoctoral research fellow at UNIZULU. With research in the nanoscience field constantly storage, the main theme for the volume, Prof The book is sold on Amazon for approximately expanding, Prof Revaprasadu acknowledges Revaprasadu said he could not be more elated. 350 GBP. The entire book series can also be that gaining an understanding of the full scope, purchased on Takealot.com. “It always feels good after the book depth and reach of the area becomes more and more difficult. The book series is therefore - Naledi Hlefane comes together. integral in helping academics to keep abreast of current research in the field. “Each volume The success is always judged by CAPTION presents a digest of the last twelve months of Professor Neerish Revaprasadu (left) and Dr Malik Dilshad Khan, co-editors of literature across the field. The editors present volume seven of the Specialist Periodical Reports, Nanoscience.

ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE 14 | Teaching and Learning in Covid-19 Times

Covid-19 has proven to be among the change to e-learning has proved difficult as it may seem as an easy and convenient method deadliest viruses- if not the most dangerous of was unforeseen. “The transition was so sudden for both academics and students, there them all- to ever affect the world population, and unexpected. We had to transition without were still loopholes. There are indications considering the ever-rising rate of infections, proper preparations. But we had no choice. that students are plagiarising since they dramatic loss of lives and vast impact it has had There were both personal challenges and are studying remotely, therefore this matter globally within a short span. students’ challenges. As a lecturer, I had had requires urgent attention so as to safeguard training on Moodle, but as I was not regularly the standard, integrity and quality of education. The coronavirus outbreak, which emerged using it, I had to (re) learn using it as a medium - Samkele Sokhela in 2019, has not only affected global health of e-learning quickly (and it was difficult systems, but has called for a sudden change of because) I, personally, am one of those who operation in various organisations. There has enjoy (the) traditional method of teaching. been a huge transformation in the education sector as well, which has seen the rapid rise The challenges most faced by students of e-learning, a method of teaching and was pertained to data and connectivity, as learning which occurs remotely and digitally. some students come from disadvantaged Naturally, where there is a change in the status backgrounds and in rural areas. This meant quo, challenges may arise. Ongoye Online that (we had to find) ways to accommodate spoke to UNIZULU academics regarding their inactive students,” he said. Amid the trials of e-learning experiences, perspectives of the the “new normal”, Buthelezi said there were teaching and learning method as well as their a few positives such as saving on the costs of view on whether e-learning should replace the travelling to work, among other things. traditional face-to-face teaching system. Michael Celumusa Buthelezi Faculty of Arts Lecturer Dr Simangele Cele said Lecturer in the Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law. Michael Celumusa Buthelezi, a Bachelor of that in order to save the academic year, the Laws lecturer in the Faculty of Commerce, creativity of academics was put to the test. Administration and Law, believes that while migrating to e-learning would be a much- “We had to be creative. Personally, I had to welcomed idea, a hybrid approach to compile recordings whereby I had to record learning is a better option. “With (permanent) myself and then send to students. In some e-learning, many students will suffer, especially instances, I would use electronic book copies. first-year students. Moreover, ours is the However, that was a hurdle sometimes as some most unequal society, especially in respect of books were only accessible in hard copies. education. Hence, students from previously So, it has been a very difficult journey but we disadvantaged backgrounds (would) suffer. managed to teach,” she said. So, I am in favour of a hybrid approach to In addition, she noted that although e-learning learning,” he said. He added that the sudden Dr Simangele Cele, Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts.

15 ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE | Two Celebrations for HUMAN Movement Science DEPT.

The University of Zululand’s (UNIZULU) Department of Human Movement Science has recently Speaking about this collaboration, been awarded the prestigious status Prof Ina said: “We believe that of being the official collaborating this collaboration with scientists partner of the Asian Journal of across the world and the hosting Sports Medicine (AsJSM), with Prof of a Scopus-listed medical journal, Brandon S. Shaw and Prof Ina Shaw will allow us the unique ability to being long-standing members of the better take novel NCD intervention editorial board. management strategies to not only

The AsJSM is an international peer-reviewed a global audience, but also closer to Scopus-listed and Department of Higher our rural communities in which we Education and Training (DHET)-accredited medical journal, presenting worldwide live and work.” research on sports medicine.

The Department of Human Movement Prof Brandon S. Shaw, In her congratulatory remarks, Department of Human Movement Science Science also boasts being host of the international Non-Communicable Disease Prof Nokuthula Kunene, Intervention Research Unit (NCDIRU) of the Dean of the Faculty of which Prof Ina and Prof Brandon are two of the international co-directors. This global Science and Agriculture, said: consortium of scientists from countries across “Congratulations to the Human the globe, collaborate across theoretical and experimental biomedical or behavioural/ Movement Science Department, the social science research to prevent and control Faculty of Science and Agriculture non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes. The basic, and mainly the institution for being a clinical and translational research of this unit collaborator with the Asian Journal focuses on the three primary modifiable, and thus preventable, NCD risk factors of physical of Sports Medicine. It is such an inactivity, unhealthy diets and tobacco use. accomplishment of which we are Some of the professors’ far-reaching results in the NCDIRU were recently utilised in the proud of that we are also a host of development of the United States’ National the prestigious international Non- Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NCSA) global position statement for resistance Communicable Disease Intervention training for older adults. Research Unit. I would like to (extend) Both professors were invited by my gratitude to Prof Ina Shaw and the other international directors to Prof Brandon Shaw for the impact become directors in 2017, due to of their academic leadership in the their expertise in the field and to Department of Human Movement expand the consortium’s footprint on Science.” Prof Ina Shaw, Department of Human Movement Science the African continent. - Prof Brandon S. Shaw and Prof Ina Shaw

ONGOYE: APRIL 2021 ISSUE 16 | Human Rights in the 21st Century The recognition of human rights is the bedrock of our constitutional democracy. It embodies the triumph of our freedom over struggles against social, economic and political injustice. As one of the most progressive canon of rights the world over, it is no mean feat to ensure that our constitutionally inherent rights are adequately protected. Indeed, this onus rests with the Human Rights Commission, a watch-dog and protector of our dignity, equality, freedom and sense of security since the dawn of democracy. The celebration of this feat thus cannot go understated.

Chapter 2 of the Constitution, The Bill of Rights succinctly codifies our listed rights. Beyond the listed rights enshrined in the constitution, certain rights have developed in keeping with an evolving social construct. The information superhighway is the bloodline of the fourth industrial revolution. We live in an age where simple, mundane to complicated tasks are conducted with ease on online platforms. The exchange of large data streams of information is essential for these platforms to function effectively. Social interactions, business and commercial engagements, research and information sharing are the norm on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tinder, and even WhatsApp. Such is the attraction of highly successful platforms that we are inexplicably drawn into a perverse sense of self- worth, recognition and value. Perhaps the fickle mind is unable to detach itself from the attractions of social media and the gratification of instant fame it brings. With this progress and attraction comes the Mr Deochund Mothilall, responsibility for each person to take the utmost care to protect their Acting Registrar own information and that of others. It is disingenuous for one to accuse another of sharing one’s personal information on social platforms the holder of personal information to obtain the consent of the specific when oneself has published the very same information on Facebook, person. The Information Regulator is empowered to grant exemptions LinkedIn, WhatsApp, etc. Every bit (byte) of information cast in the to allow people to process personal information without complying with public domain is traceable. There is significant truth to the claim that the Act if the public interest outweighs the subject’s rights of privacy. information posted on social platforms remains in the public domain for eternity, despite being deleted off the relevant account. Certain irate, There are some anomalies. The characteristics of a purchase and yet irrational rants on social media of late comes to mind, as a case in sale of immovable property, for example raises questions. How point. does one not disclose the personal information of a Purchaser or a Seller? Their contact details are recorded for the purposes of the The present generation x of the 21st century is blessed with an acumen sale of property. The information is retained and shared by key of the most intellectually and cognitively adept minds coupled with the role players including banks, departments and/or companies that most advanced technologies that have ever existed. The protection attend to the issuing of compliance certificates, mortgages, etc. and respect of our human rights is not the exclusive beset of an archaic Extreme care must be taken when handling personal information generation rallying for the freedom of movement, speech or right to life. as the penalty for breach is severe. The duty to protect and respect human rights have squarely extended to the cyber world of Tik-Tok posts, Facebook rants, plagiarism on The balance between the public interest and individual rights LinkedIn and the like. Now more than ever must a new generation of has manifested in another prevalent debate: the right to refuse a “freedom fighters” take the responsibility to protect the progression of vaccination. No doubt the pursuit of a cure for the COVID-19 virus our rights. To protect our personal information. has raised credible constitutional questions. At present the right not to vaccinate is deeply entrenched in our Bill of Rights as the right not The protection of personal information, as inferred in the Bill of Rights to be subjected to medical procedures without an informed consent. has been promulgated into legislation. The Protection of Personal It is often argued and supported that a person’s decision to take the Information Act (POPIA) seeks to protect individuals from harm. POPIA vaccine should be voluntary. focuses on organisations that process large amounts of personal information, particularly special personal information, children’s Read more online now > information, and account numbers. It is a fallacy that POPIA requires http://www.unizulu.ac.za/human-rights-in-the-21st-century/

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